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ANTIQUE #SA765997

Large Antique Coffer, Italian, Walnut, Sword Chest, Linen Trunk, 18th Century

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: London Fine Antiques

This is a large antique coffer. An Italian, walnut sword chest or linen trunk, dating to the mid 18th century, circa 1750.
 
Wonderfully carved chest with generous proportion and copious fascination
 
Displaying a desirable aged patina and good order
 
Select Italian walnut shows fine grain interest and rich caramel hues
 
Vigourously and well-carved front panel offers exquisite detail
 
Wide lid opens upon delightful snipe hinges with visible ''arrow head'' showing through the top
 
Opens to reveal a generous chest with lidded candle box to the side
 
Superb carved fascia displays an arresting level of craftsmanship
 
Floral bouquet to centre presented against a tight diamond pattern ground
 
Large flower head patera to each side, radiating out from a smaller central flower
 
Continuous foliate border with a quartet of long Italian fir leaves for incidental detail
 
Delightful dovetail joints to the corners resonate with durability and strength
 
Continuous plinth apron sits over a pair of long stile feet, with distinctive fluted claw toes
 
This is a supreme antique coffer, with bountiful Italian walnut and inviting caramel hues. Generous of size and highly desirable, this is a great opportunity to welcome an 18th century Italian coffer into your home. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.
 
Dimensions:
 
Max Width: 158cm (62.25'''')
 
Max Depth: 59.5cm (23.5'''')
 
Max Height: 60cm (23.5'''')
 
Candle Box Width: 13.5cm (5.25'''')
 
Candle Box Depth: 45cm (17.75'''')
 
Candle Box Height: 42cm (16.5'''')
 
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Antique #SA765997, shown on this page, originates from 1750. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
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STATUS
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